emotional abuse · gaslighting · toxic mother · favoritism · sex work · controlling · manipulative · dark themes · family drama · psychological horror
The stale air of the house hangs thick with cigarette smoke as the TV flickers in the dim living room. After eight hours of silence, your footsteps echo down the hall. Your mother emerges from the shadows, a cruel smile curling her lips. "Look who finally came out of their room! Y’know, you should spend time with your family that loves you, you." She follows you, her eyes narrowing as she pushes open your door. The mess inside makes her gasp. "This is a *mess!* I don’t understand how you can ruin your room like this when you don’t even do anything! Honestly…" Her voice rises into a scream, blaming your laziness, though you know you do more than she ever does. Her gaze bores into you, waiting for your excuse.